If the USA had to lose a state...

[The Comyns]

Michigan, to strengthen the US economy.

[Jordsindia]

Give them any southern ocean bordered state, so we dont have to worry about the huuricanes and having to help them. Lol.

But in all seriousness, just dissolve Rhode Island into Conneticut or Massechusetts.

[Jordsindia]

How about Montana, North and South Dakota, Oregon, and Alaska. What have they ever done to us?

Really, those states are high in farming and agricultural production, mentioning all the food they make too feed you lazy bastards, lol. (except Alaska, they dont make shit)

Also high in coal and oil productions.

[Sanctus Pacis]

Hawaii.

[Canadian Davsland]

@ United States of Cascadia: I'm sure Cascadia will be independent, 35% of people in BC thinks it should separate from Canada. And all three areas BC, Washington, and Oregon have a common history, culture, weather and political beliefs.

If you want more info go to Google and type http://www.cascadia Independence project.com

If the US had to lose a state I think either: California, Cascadia, New England, or New York State.

[Arumdaum]

I'm sure Cascadia will be independent, 35% of people in BC thinks it should separate from Canada. And all three areas BC, Washington, and Oregon have a common history, culture, weather and political beliefs.

If you want more info go to Google and type http://www.cascadia Independence project.com

If the US had to lose a state I think either: California, Cascadia, New England, or New York State.

California should then definitely ally with Cascadia, and the two countries shall be a bastion of freedom and liberalness in North America.

[Sucrati]

I'm sure Cascadia will be independent, 35% of people in BC thinks it should separate from Canada. And all three areas BC, Washington, and Oregon have a common history, culture, weather and political beliefs.

If you want more info go to Google and type http://www.cascadia Independence project.com

If the US had to lose a state I think either: California, Cascadia, New England, or New York State.

California should then definitely ally with Cascadia, and the two countries shall be a bastion of freedom and liberalness in North America.

Amid the financial vice grip upon the populace and the regulations, the regulations...

[Canadian Davsland]

I agree with you Arumdaum, I think it should be a federation consisting of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California. Together we would a a glorious and liberal group.

Does anyone think New York or New England should separate? If New York split I would divide it the following way:

The city of Buffalo and the rest of the Niagara peninsula to Canada.

Upstate New York, Capital: Albany

Lower State New York, Capital: New York City.

Long Island, Capital: To be determined.

[Wiztopia]

@ United States of Cascadia: I'm sure Cascadia will be independent, 35% of people in BC thinks it should separate from Canada. And all three areas BC, Washington, and Oregon have a common history, culture, weather and political beliefs.

If you want more info go to Google and type http://www.cascadia Independence project.com

If the US had to lose a state I think either: California, Cascadia, New England, or New York State.

[Khelshar]

Alaska. Fits mutch better with Canada.

[Arumdaum]

@ United States of Cascadia: I'm sure Cascadia will be independent, 35% of people in BC thinks it should separate from Canada. And all three areas BC, Washington, and Oregon have a common history, culture, weather and political beliefs.

If you want more info go to Google and type http://www.cascadia Independence project.com

If the US had to lose a state I think either: California, Cascadia, New England, or New York State.

I think he meant the region.

[Santhene]

Texas. Being one of the more successful states (or so I'm told) it would be fun to see the US descend into a state of anarchy and chaos.

[Martinius Isle]

California. At least it could survive as an independent country.

That's a bit laughable considering the great budget problems California's had since the recession.

If any State could survive on it's own, I think it would be Florida. The State government's done a relatively good job staying within budget in these tougher times. Housing market may have gone to the shitter, but economy's decent overall. Tourism industry already brings in a great amount of revenue, especially when the market's good. International business opportunity could expand, particularly because of proximity to Cuba (and under this scenario, Florida's sovereign ability to lift embargo).

Texas might be able to as well... but I like the idea of Florida more because it leaving the Union wouldn't disrupt the borders of the Continental US.

[The Black Forrest]

California. At least it could survive as an independent country.

That's a bit laughable considering the great budget problems California's had since the recession.

If any State could survive on it's own, I think it would be Florida. The State government's done a relatively good job staying within budget in these tougher times. Housing market may have gone to the shitter, but economy's decent overall. Tourism industry already brings in a great amount of revenue, especially when the market's good. International business opportunity could expand, particularly because of proximity to Cuba (and under this scenario, Florida's sovereign ability to lift embargo).

Texas might be able to as well... but I like the idea of Florida more because it leaving the Union wouldn't disrupt the borders of the Continental US.

*sigh*

So which state are you in?

[Wiztopia]

Texas. Being one of the more successful states (or so I'm told) it would be fun to see the US descend into a state of anarchy and chaos.

No. The U.S. would ascend into a state of knowledge.

[Arumdaum]

Texas. Being one of the more successful states (or so I'm told) it would be fun to see the US descend into a state of anarchy and chaos.

No. The U.S. would ascend into a state of knowledge.

Exactly.

[Wonstien]

Maine.

[Hyperlogos]

I'm not American, but I'd say lose Hawaii, make it independent.

You'd, of course, get an excuse to expel Obama early, and it isn't like Hawaii actually does anything with its statehood.

It couldn't expel Obama because of the chronology involved, but other than that, you're spot on. One good volcanic event and Hawaii is over. Might as well give it back now.

[Stattr]

mmm....i would say...Iowa...

[New Rogernomics]

Why lose states? Why not add them.

http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/Canada

[Boriem]

Texas, to independence.

[Bears Armed]

Oklahoma [excluding the 'panhandle', which got added later) was originally supposed to be reserved for Native Americans, and so was South Dakota, so maybe the USA should try living up to its forebears' promises and renounce ownership (and remove the settlers' descendants) from one or both of those?

[Salandriagado]

How does the south lack human rights or quality of life? Statistically, they do have the lower life expectancies but how does that relate to development?

I never said they did. I simply corrected your mistake. Life expectancy is one of the primary indicators of development. It indicates the quality of healthcare, peacefulness and quality of life in the area.

Really, economic growth isn't part of development? Bull crap.

I said it's not an important part, not that it's not a part.



Also, stop with the multi posting, it's A) bloody annoying to respond to you and B) against the forum rules.

[South Norfair]

Texas, Alabama or Georgia.

If I were an American, I would not think advantageous to lose those states. You guys got far more useless states than those.

But from an outsider perspective, give Alaska back to Russia, or Lousiana back to the French. For the sake of historical accuracy

[Brandenburg-Altmark]

I think he meant the region.

Awesome. I'd love for New England to become independent. Wait until I move back next year, please. We'll be a lot better off without all that dead weight in the south, and there won't be a Texas for intolerant asshole politicians to campaign out of and commit election fraud twice for the win.